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Frankfort High School Earns 2026 Indiana Purple Star School Designation

Frankfort High School has earned the 2026 Indiana Purple Star School designation, recognizing its commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced that more than 75 schools across the state earned or renewed the designation this year. The Indiana Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana National Guard, selected 35 new Purple Star Schools, while 41 schools renewed their designations. The recognition is valid for three years.

Frankfort, IN · 1d

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Two opposing candidates congratulate each other after eighteen thousand people voted

The Tippecanoe County Board of Elections report that over eighteen thousand people voted on Election Day, and over forty three thousand people in total voted for this year’s midterm election. After the elections were called two candidates who were running against each other took the time to congratulate one another. They also tell us that they have the utmost respect for one another.

Tippecanoe County, IN · 3d

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Dem challenger defeats Indiana House GOP leader in stunning upset

A virtual unknown has unseated one of the most powerful Republicans in Indiana elected office. Democrat Lauren Cole, a clinical trial coordinator, defeated House Speaker Todd Huston 52% to 48%. “This victory belongs to every person who believed in this campaign and helped make it possible,” Cole said on social media. “To the voters of […]

Indiana · 3d

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Is Hamilton County blue now? Here's what voter data and maps show

A new political era may have begun for Democrats in Hamilton County – one where many of their candidates win. For years, Indiana's wealthiest county has been trending to the left and Democrats have won a few seats here and there. But much like the rest of the country, Hamilton County was hit by a blue tsunami on election night. Republicans and Democrats have reached different conclusions on what the results mean going forward, while voter data and race outcomes from this year's election signify a significant shift in Democrats' favor in the county. Five Statehouse seats in the county flipped from Republican to Democratic, and Democrats captured county-wide offices for the first time in what's believed to be around 70 years. Data from statewide and the 5th Congressional District races paint a similar picture. How Ford, Spartz performed in Hamilton County At the top of the ballot, Democratic state Sen. J.D. Ford ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz to win Indiana's 5th Congressional District in a historic upset. Ford won the district as a whole by nearly 4 percentage points, unofficial results show, giving Democrats control over the seat for the first time since the 1990s. When looking at

Hamilton County, IN · 1d

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Shabazz Commentary: I Hate to Say I Told You So, But…

After getting home on election night and filing my stories, I decided to lie down and save the column for later. So I made my tea (Earl Grey, hot, for my fellow Trekkies) and put on some Gilbert & Sullivan to unwind, H.M.S. Pinafore. And as I was listening, it came to me.

Hamilton County, IN · 1d

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Fiber optic work means overnight closures on State Road 32 in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – Drivers should watch for some ongoing overnight closures in Boone County. Starting on or after Monday, Nov. 9, crews will close individual lanes of State Road 32 between County Road 325 W. and C.R. 300 W. for fiber optic work. The closures are scheduled to run from 7 p.m. to 5 […]

Boone County, IN · 1d

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‘A family tradition’: Boone County celebrates Gravy Chase’s 10th anniversary

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — Before the turkey hits the table this Thanksgiving, it’s time to chase a little gravy! Boone County is celebrating ten years of the Gravy Chase this month. The community loves this Thanksgiving morning race because 100% of proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County, and you can choose […]

Boone County, IN · 1d

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Sheridan Community Schools looks ahead following referendum outcome

Sheridan Community Schools (SCS) is beginning the process of evaluating its financial future following the outcome of its operating referendum in the Nov. 3 election. Superintendent Dave Mundy expressed disappointment in the outcome, but ultimately thanked the community members who participated in the election and those who volunteered their time to share information and answer questions about the referendum.

Sheridan, IN · 2d

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Purdue Names Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria as President

Purdue University is preparing for another major leadership transition, one that could help shape the future of Indiana agriculture, agricultural research, veterinary medicine and higher education for years to come. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, will become Purdue’s 14th...

West Lafayette, IN · 2d

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Hollowell is “honored and humbled” to serve as next county Sheriff

Democrat Charles Hollowell, who will become Hamilton County’s new sheriff in January, sent the following statement to The Reporter early Wednesday morning:. I am truly honored and humbled that the residents of Hamilton County have placed their trust in me to lead the Sheriff’s Office. I want to thank everyone who supported me and participated in this election.

Hamilton County, IN · 3d

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Boone County Democrats pick up county seats in historic election

Boone County Democrats made history Nov. 3 as it is believed the party won its first-ever seats on the Boone County Council. Democrats Javier Morell and Alyson Bray will join the county council next year as they both won elections over Republicans. Bray defeated a Republican incumbent. Morell said it’s the first time in Boone County history the county council will have a Democrat, let alone two. He defeated Republican and Zionsville Town Council member Craig Melton with 56 percent of the vote.

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‘We’re not done yet’ — county party chairs react to Tippecanoe’s blue wave

The crest of the national blue wave washed over Tippecanoe County during Tuesday night’s midterm elections. Ken Jones, chair of the Tippecanoe County Democratic Party, said the party had been working to bring the blue wave home and that he was “really pleased” with the election results Tuesday evening.

Tippecanoe County, IN · 3d

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Final Tippecanoe Co. tallies confirm Democratic effect on local races

LAFAYETTE, IN — Democrats claimed five contested seats in a shocking sweep a Purdue political scientist says is a sign that President Donald Trump's decisions met opposition at the local voting booth. Long before the last ballots were tallied Wednesday afternoon, Republican favorites for Tippecanoe County office were coming to terms with resounding defeats. A total of 45,072 people cast their ballots in Tippecanoe County, more than a third on Election Day. At 38.3% of registered voters, it’s a sharp uptick from the 2022 midterms, which saw only 32.1% turn out. “The local level is a sort of general reflection of national trends,” said James McCann, interim head of Purdue’s Department of Political Science. Affordability was the word, he said, pointing to the cost hikes associated with tariffs and immigration policies. “Middle-class voters are really feeling more pinched,” he said. “(The president’s) decisions had a direct impact on everyday life,” and preliminary data suggest affected voters turned out in force to sweep Republicans off the table. Contested Tippecanoe County races Democrat Andrea Burniske beat longtime public servant Julie Roush to become Tippecanoe County’s District 1 commissioner . Roush, a Republican, is closing out her term-limited eight years as county clerk.

Tippecanoe County, IN · 3d

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Indiana optometrists open state’s first OD-owned surgical suites

Christopher Browning, OD, and Nicholas Garn, OD, now offer cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange in their own practices. Indiana’s first OD-owned office-based surgery (OBS) suites are now open. These suites allow patients to receive cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange (RLE) in the same practice where their optometrist evaluated them. Christopher Browning, OD, of VisionQuest Eyecare, opened his suite on October 29, and Nicholas Garn, OD, of Zionsville Eyecare, opened a separate suite on October 30, 2026.1 While Browning and Garn worked closely together on the development of the 2 surgical suites, the practices themselves are independently owned and operated.1.

Indiana · 3d

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Honors South residents affected by broken elevator

For about one month, Honors South student residents have been experiencing difficulties in dorm life as a result of one of the hall’s elevators being broken. Honors South Residence Hall is supposed to be equipped with two working elevators. Now, with only one available, many of what were once simple aspects of resident life have become some of the most tedious, such as doing laundry. With having to navigate loads up and down the stairs, residents are missing the efficiency provided by both elevators.

West Lafayette, IN · 3d

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Local veteran fighting for Maj. Richard Star Act to help wounded veterans receive their benefits

INDIANAPOLIS — Some veterans who are medically retired from the military are not happy with how they receive their benefits. It’s all because of something known as the “wounded veteran tax.” Bill Watson is a US Marine Corps and Indiana National Guard veteran from Kokomo. “My dad was in the Air Force and retired from […]

Indiana · 2d

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Wright Flower and Brick Shop offering something new to the community

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Located on Fifth and Main Street in the heart of downtown Lafayette, sits a flower shop, offering something new to the community. Whether it’s a special occasion, or a regular Tuesday night, you can make a reservation at the Wright flower and brick shop to kick back, relax, and enjoy some Legos.

Lafayette, IN · 3d

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Trustees focused on athletics during presidential search

One of Jay Silveria’s first meetings on his first full day as president-elect will be a gathering with Purdue coaches this morning at Mackey Arena. As the Purdue Board of Trustees voted Silveria as the university’s next president, effective Feb. 1, 2027, it made sure to mention athletics as an important factor in the decision. Board of Trustees Chair Gary Lehman said it was near the top of the public's survey responses for wants out of a new president.

West Lafayette, IN · 1d

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“Blue-Nami” in Hamilton County: Democrats Win Sheriff, Clerk Races

It wasn’t just Statehouse races that Democrats won in Hamilton County on Tuesday. Democrats also won the races for Hamilton County sheriff, clerk and a new Superior Court judgeship, and took three of four county council seats on the ballot. The figures are unofficial results from the Hamilton County Election Office, with all 234 precincts reporting.

Hamilton County, IN · 2d

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3rd WL school board member selected in highly contested race

John Robinson won the third available seat on the West Lafayette Community School Corporation school board Wednesday morning, defeating incumbent Dacia Mumford by a margin of 98 votes. This information became available Wednesday at 1:46 p.m. following the count of 1,847 absentee ballots. Incumbent Laurence Wang and newcomer Maria Koliantz...

West Lafayette, IN · 3d